Leica RM2245 instruction manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

6.1.3

Fine-directional fixture for specimen clamps

37

 

6.1.4

Quick clamping system

38

 

6.2

Specimen clamps and holders

39

 

6.2.1

Standard specimen clamp

39

 

6.2.2

Vee insert

39

 

6.2.3

Foil clamp type 1

40

 

6.2.4

Foil clamp type 2

41

 

6.2.5

Universal cassette clamp

42

 

6.2.6

Super mega-cassette clamp

43

 

6.2.7

Holder for round specimens

44

 

6.3

Knife holder base and knife holder

45

 

6.3.1

Knife holder base, without lateral movement feature

45

 

6.3.2

Knife holder E/E-TC

46

 

6.3.3

Knife holder N/NZ

49

 

6.4

Section waste tray

51

 

6.5

Backlighting

51

 

6.6

Tray

52

 

6.7

Freezer pack

52

 

6.8

Universal microscope carrier

53

 

6.9

Magnifying lens

55

 

6.9

Cold light source

56

 

6.10

Fiber-optic light guide

56

 

6.11

Ordering information

57

7.

Customized solutions

59

 

7.1

Instrument malfunctions

59

 

7.1.1

Error reports

59

 

7.1.2

Malfunctions, possible causes and troubleshooting

60

 

7.2

Possible faults

61

8.

Cleaning and maintenance

62

 

8.1

Cleaning the instrument

62

 

8.2

Maintenance

64

 

8.2.1

Replacing fuses

64

 

8.2.2

Maintenance instructions

65

 

8.2.3

Lubricating the instrument

66

9.

Warranty and service

67

10.EC Declaration of Conformity

78

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Contents Leica RM2245 Page Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH Table of Contents Table of Contents Important notes Symbols in the text and their meaningsQualification of personnel Intended use of instrumentSafety notes SafetyPersonal safety precautions Safety Integrated safety devices Safety Leica RM2245 Instrument components and specificationsOverview instrument components Rear side of instrument Instrument specificationsControl panel Technical data GeneralDimensions and weight Basic instrument Microtome Standard delivery StartupSetting up the instrument Installation site requirementsChecking the voltage Assembling the handwheelElectrical connections 23 24 Switching on the instrument Instrument control panel OperationOperating elements and their functions Control panel Display and control elements How to activate the Step function Sectioning modeTrimming mode Specimen retraction Display 4 lights up Mum of 100 μm using the buttons on the control panelObject head Step function is disabled in the remaining feed rangeIndication of remaining horizontal feed To release the clamp, turn the eccentric lever 29 forwards Directional fixture for specimen clampsImportant! Never turn the screw more than 1/2 Turn at a time Inserting the knife holder Inserting the universal cassette clamp Example Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle setting Adjusting the clearance angleClamping the knife / disposable blade Clamping the specimenCutting into the specimen trimming Sectioning Finishing daily routine Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioningAssembly for fixture for specimen clamps Optional accessoriesRigid fixture for specimen clamps Directional fixture for specimen clampsFine-directional fixture for specimen clamps Quick clamping system Vee insert Specimen clamps and holdersStandard specimen clamp Foil clamp type Optional accessories Universal cassette clamp, ice-cooled Universal cassette clampSuper mega-cassette clamp Holder for round specimens Optional accessories To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever 10 back upwards Knife holder E/E-TCOptional accessories Use Knife holder N/NZ Optional accessories Backlighting Section waste trayInstrument TrayFreezer pack Attach baseplate Universal microscope carrierAssembling the universal microscope carrier Attach horizontal arm Magnifying lens Cold light source Fiber-optic light guide Plug the power plug into the power socketOrdering information Optional accessoriesFiber-optic light guide Cold light sourcesLeica CLS Instrument malfunctions Customized solutionsError reports Problem Possible cause Corrective action Malfunctions, possible causes and troubleshootingPossible faults Clean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Cleaning and maintenanceCleaning the instrument Cleaning and maintenance Replacing fuses MaintenanceMaintenance instructions Lubricating the instrument Warranty Warranty and serviceDag Graupner Managing Director EC Declaration of ConformityWe herewith declare, in exclusive responsibility, that